What is WordPress Hook: comment_notification_recipients
The comment_notification_recipients hook in WordPress is used to modify the recipients of comment notification emails. This hook allows developers to customize the list of recipients who receive an email notification when a new comment is posted on a WordPress website.
Understanding the Hook: comment_notification_recipients
The comment_notification_recipients hook is located within the wp_notify_postauthor() function in the WordPress core. This function is responsible for sending email notifications to the post author when a new comment is submitted. By using the comment_notification_recipients hook, developers can modify the list of recipients before the notification email is sent.
Hook Parameters (if applicable): comment_notification_recipients
The comment_notification_recipients hook does not accept any parameters. It simply allows developers to modify the list of recipients for comment notification emails.
Hook Doesn’t Work: comment_notification_recipients
If the comment_notification_recipients hook doesn’t work as expected, it may be due to conflicts with other plugins or themes that also modify the comment notification process. To troubleshoot this issue, developers should deactivate other plugins and switch to a default WordPress theme to see if the hook functions properly.
Best Practices & Usage Notes (if applicable): comment_notification_recipients
When using the comment_notification_recipients hook, it’s important to consider the impact on the overall comment notification process. Modifying the list of recipients should be done carefully to ensure that essential notifications are not missed. Additionally, developers should test the modified hook thoroughly to ensure that it functions as intended.
comment_notification_recipients Usage Example
“`php
function custom_comment_notification_recipients( $emails, $comment_id ) {
// Modify the list of recipients here
return $emails;
}
add_filter( ‘comment_notification_recipients’, ‘custom_comment_notification_recipients’, 10, 2 );
“`
